Even if the Pittsburgh Steelers had viable alternatives or not, chances are this year’s rookie class was going to contribute fairly heavily this year either way, or at least their top two draft picks would. That includes second-round tight end Pat Freiermuth, who has effectively become their number one at the position, even with former Pro Bowler Eric Ebron on the roster.
While Ebron admitted—as anybody would—that he would like more opportunities to contribute than he has gotten so far this season, that hasn’t stopped him from taking Freiermuth under his wing, and it doesn’t hurt that he just can’t help but be impressed by the Penn State product.